Volkswagen Golf VIII
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Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSIvsVolkswagen Golf VIII · Facelift 2024 GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
New comparisonVolkswagen Golf VIII · Facelift 2024
GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
Comparison overview
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Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI 2020-2024
- Quickest 0-100 km/h5.6 s
- Fastest top speed260 km/h162 mph Unrestricted250 km/h155 mph Restricted
- Most powerful300 hp224 kW
- Highest torque400 Nm295 lb-ft
- Lowest combined fuel consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK
- Best estimated range758 km471 mi
- Largest trunk374 L
- Best overall score69/100
- Best performance score67/100
- Best economy score89/100
- Best practicality score74/100
Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI 2024-present
- Lightest1,384 kg3,051 lb
- Best power-to-weight217 hp/t162 kW/t4.6 kg/hp
Specification comparison
| Model | VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI2020-2024 | VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI2024-present |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 300hp224kW | 300hp224kW |
| Torque | 400Nm295lb-ft | 400Nm295lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,386kg3,056lb | 1,384kg3,051lb |
| Gross weight | 1,930kg4,255lb | 1,930kg4,255lb |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 62.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph Calculated | 62.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.6s | 5.6s |
| 0-200 km/h | 18.4s Calculated | 18.3s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 5.3s Calculated | 5.3s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK | 7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK | - |
| Fuel consumption highway | 5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK | - |
| Quarter mile | 13.6s Calculated | 13.6s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 216hp/t161kW/t98hp/1000 lb Calculated | 217hp/t162kW/t98hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 289Nm/t193lb-ft/ton Calculated | 289Nm/t193lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 758km471mi Calculated | 667km414mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 1,984cc121cu in | 1,984cc121cu in |
| Length | 4,295mm169in | 4,292mm169in |
| Width | 1,789mm70in | 1,789mm70in |
| Height | 1,465mm58in | 1,456mm57in |
| Wheelbase | 2,628mm103in | 2,628mm103in |
| Front track | 1,541mm61in | 1,541mm61in |
| Rear track | 1,515mm60in | 1,518mm60in |
| Trunk volume | 374L | 374L |
| Max trunk volume | 1,230L | 1,230L |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 50L | 50L |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI 2020-2024: Power / Torque
- Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI 2024-present: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI2020-2024 | - | 2,000-5,200 rpm | 5,450 rpm |
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI2024-present | - | 2,000-5,200 rpm | 5,450 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI2020-2024 | VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI2024-present |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 5.3 s | 5.3 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 5.6 s | 5.6 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 18.4 s | 18.3 s |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Limited | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Limited |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.4 s | 2.4 s |
330 ft 101 m | 6.1 s | 6.1 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 9.0 s | 9.0 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 11.5 s | 11.5 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 13.6 s | 13.6 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 174 km/h 108 mph | 174 km/h 108 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI2020-2024 | 300 hp 224 kW |
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI2024-present | 300 hp 224 kW |
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI2020-2024 | 400 Nm 295 lb-ft |
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI2024-present | 400 Nm 295 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI2020-2024 | 1,386 kg 3,056 lb |
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI2024-present | 1,384 kg 3,051 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI2020-2024 | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI2024-present | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI2020-2024 | 5.6 s |
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI2024-present | 5.6 s |
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI2020-2024 | 6.6 L/100 km 35.6 mpg US 42.8 mpg UK |
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI2024-present | 7.5 L/100 km 31.4 mpg US 37.7 mpg UK |
The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI 2020-2024 and Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI 2024-present: 0.9 L/100 km.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI2020-2024 | 216 hp/t 161 kW/t 4.6 kg/hp |
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI2024-present | 217 hp/t 162 kW/t 4.6 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI2020-2024 | 758 km 471 mi |
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI2024-present | 667 km 414 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI2020-2024 | 300 hp 224 kW | 5.6 s | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI2024-present | 300 hp 224 kW | 5.6 s | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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| VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI2024-present |
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI2020-2024 |
| 6.6 L/100 km 35.6 mpg US 42.8 mpg UK | ||||||
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI2024-present |
| 7.5 L/100 km 31.4 mpg US 37.7 mpg UK | ||||||
Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI 2020-2024 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.
Acceleration vs fuel consumption
Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
|---|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI2020-2024 | 6.6 L/100 km 35.6 mpg US 42.8 mpg UK | 5.6 s |
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI2024-present | 7.5 L/100 km 31.4 mpg US 37.7 mpg UK | 5.6 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
|---|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI2020-2024 | 216 hp/t 161 kW/t 4.6 kg/hp | 6.6 L/100 km 35.6 mpg US 42.8 mpg UK |
| VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI2024-present | 217 hp/t 162 kW/t 4.6 kg/hp | 7.5 L/100 km 31.4 mpg US 37.7 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI2020-2024 | VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI2024-present | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 300 hp 224 kW | 300 hp 224 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 400 Nm 295 lb-ft | 400 Nm 295 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 5.6 s | 5.6 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,386 kg 3,056 lb | 1,384 kg 3,051 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 6.6 L/100 km 35.6 mpg US 42.8 mpg UK | 7.5 L/100 km 31.4 mpg US 37.7 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 758 km 471 mi | 667 km 414 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 374 L 13.2 cu ft | 374 L 13.2 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 216 hp/t 161 kW/t 4.6 kg/hp | 217 hp/t 162 kW/t 4.6 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI 2020-2024 | Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI 2024-present |
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| Consumption | 6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK | 7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 11.55 LC100 km | 13.13 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 18.59 LC100 mi | 21.12 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 990 L262 US gal218 UK gal | 1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,733 LC/year | 1,969 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI 2020-2024
- Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 91 km (56 mi) more estimated range
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best estimated range
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Heaviest
Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI 2024-present
- Is 2 kg lighter
- Has 0 hp/t better power-to-weight
Pros
- Lightest
- Best power-to-weight ratio
Cons
- Highest combined fuel consumption
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